If you've decided to establish a salon business, your first priority will be to decide on the location. Ideally, you'll be able to find commercial space in your community — conversely, you might even think about establishing the business in your home if you plan to be the only employee. Your next priority should be to buy the equipment that you'll need to properly operate your salon. There are a number of different pieces of equipment that are available, so it's valuable to think about the specific services that you'll be providing at your business. Here are three pieces of equipment that you'll almost certainly need.

Salon Chair

Salon chairs will be critical at your salon, so you'll want to buy a few of them that you can set up in your space. These are the chairs that your clients will sit in while you (and your employees, if applicable) provide their requested services. Salon chairs are highly adjustable, allowing you to raise or lower them so that the client is sitting at an appropriate height in front of you. You'll often find that salon chairs are black, but it's often possible to find them in brighter hues — red, for example — if you wish to inject a splash of color into the space.

Shampoo Sink

Another vital piece of salon equipment that you'll want to buy is a shampoo sink. This is a special sink for washing clients' hair and generally includes a comfortable neck rest on the outer edge, a tap, and a sprayer nozzle. You can buy shampoo sinks that will mount in a countertop, but another option is a portable shampoo sink. This device sits on a wheeled stand, which allows you to reposition it in your salon should the need arise.

Manicure Station

If you plan to offer manicures at your salon, you'll want to buy one or more manicure stations. These are table-like structures that are specifically designed for the task. They'll often have a built-in padded section along one edge to keep your clients' wrists and forearms resting comfortably, cabinets that allow you to store whatever supplies you need, and a built-in, desk-style light that fully illuminates the work area. Some manicure stations are also equipped with fans that suck fumes from nail polish and other chemical products away from the client and the practitioner.

Look for a company that specializes in salon equipment to buy these and any additional items.

For more information, reach out to a salon equipment supplier or manufacturer near you.

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